Ruidoso, New Mexico vs. Dry Prong, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dry Prong, Louisiana is 0.7% more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $75,531 in Dry Prong, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dry Prong, Louisiana is more expensive than Ruidoso, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
68% more expensive in Dry Prong
than in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, NM vs. Dry Prong, LA
Compared to Ruidoso, Dry Prong is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower